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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.83, 240.71 and 120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.83, 240.71 and 120.06 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.83 : 240.71 = 120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.83/240.71 = 120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.83x = 240.71 × 120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.83x = 28,899.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,899.04/160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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